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N160 VRA

1995 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

179,041 mi
Last recorded179,041 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2009
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Frontera105,084 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN160 VRA
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2009 179,041 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 179,023 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in both front headlamp mounts

slight play in steeling column top bearing

Fail 15 Dec 2008 178,131 miles

Centre Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 171,576 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 167,726 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Frontera?

Based on 474,664 MOT tests across 60,850 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
5,158
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
60,850
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 59,436
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,151
position lamp(s) not working 17,886
Stop lamp not working 16,074
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,437
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N160 VRA is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1995 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 105,084 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Frontera fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 59,436 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N160 VRA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Frontera typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 31 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N160 VRA is a 1995 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 12 August 1995.

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